及物动词

1. 使有尊严;使变得庄严;使变得高贵
To dignify something means to make it impressive.

2. 使显得堂皇;抬高…的身价;美化
If you say that a particular reaction or description dignifies something you have a low opinion of, you mean that it makes it appear acceptable.

1. raise the status of

e.g. I shall not dignify this insensitive remark with an answer

2. confer dignity or honor upon

e.g. He was dignified with a title

Synonym: ennoble